Atlanta Falcons quarterback and MVP front-runner Matt Ryan would be the first to say he has gotten a big assist from a variety of sources while guiding the league’s top-scoring offense (33.8 points per game).
Ryan demonstrated offensive diversity during the regular season by finding 13 different receivers, an NFL first, according to Elias Sports Bureau research. From wide receiver Mohamed Sanu's 5-yard touchdown in a season-opening loss to Tampa Bay to tight end D.J. Tialavea's 1-yard score in a Christmas Eve win over Carolina, Ryan’s ability to find those targets helped the Falcons secure the NFC South title and the No.